Closing Date:November 26, 2023Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Community & Public Relations Assistant. Due to anticipated needs, we are currently recruiting for a career oriented individual to fill this role.Position will be based in Teck Alaska's Anchorage Office; work schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pmReporting to the Manager, Community & Public RelationsResponsibilities:Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures Promote and ensure a safe work environment and a safety conscious workforce by supporting and following safety initiatives, procedures and activities Provide support for the community and public relations, communications, and government relations team Support and coordinate, including travel and logistics, regional community engagement activities to enhance regional relationships and awareness of Red Dog's operation Expected to support and provide accurate and timely reports on activities, issues and outcomes to company decision makers Support implementation of the Community Relations strategy consistent with company standards and international commitments for the various phases of the Project (i.e. permitting) Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related discipline preferred Three (3) years' experience in community or public relations preferred but not required Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and experience of working co-operatively with a broad range of community stakeholders Understanding of and experience in the extractives industry and projects, especially mining Demonstrated planning, organizing and event coordination experience. Rural Alaska logistics planning experience a plus Computer skills, with intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, applications High level of integrity, respect and solutions-focused with a commitment to respectful and inclusive community engagement Understanding of the NANA region and/or experience living or working in the region an asset Strong organizational skills, work ethic, self-motivated, dependable, and punctual Effective oral and written communication skills General:A team player who brings creativity, enthusiasm and a strategic outlook Contributes to establishing the strategic sustainability and community relations direction of the company by supporting the Community and Public Relations team Exemplifies the company's core values of safety, integrity, excellence, discipline, commitment, teamwork, innovation and respect Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free work place and provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. Employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol tests. Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two week off) an even schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, as well as investments in energy assets. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2019, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the tenth straight year, indicating that Teck's sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world's 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResourcesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Nearest Major Market:AlaskaNearest Secondary Market:AnchorageJob Segment:PR, Coal Mining, Sustainability, Public Policy, Marketing, Mining, Energy, Government
